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FQ-44 Fury vs X-47B

FQ-44 Fury vs X-47B at a glance — top speed 1,010 vs 1,102 km/h, max takeoff weight 2,268 vs 20,185 kg.

Anduril FQ-44 Fury military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 FQ-44 Fury
Northrop Grumman X-47B military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 X-47B
Specifications
FQ-44 Fury X-47B
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Anduril Northrop Grumman
First flight 31 October 2025 4 February 2011
Year introduced -- --
Number produced N/A 2 units
Average unit price -- $406.5 million
Wing area -- m² 88.6 m²
Wingspan 5.2 m 18.9 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 6.1 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 1102 km/h
Operational range -- km 3,900 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,268 kg 20,185 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13,080 kg
Total thrust 1 x 18 kN --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FQ-44 Fury or X-47B?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the FQ-44 Fury's 1,010 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FQ-44 Fury or X-47B?
The X-47B has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the FQ-44 Fury's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the FQ-44 Fury or X-47B?
The FQ-44 Fury has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the X-47B's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the FQ-44 Fury or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,185 kg compared to the FQ-44 Fury's 2,268 kg.
Which is larger, the FQ-44 Fury or X-47B?
The X-47B is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the FQ-44 Fury's 6.1 meters.